BI 111. GENERAL BIOLOGY I (ZOOLOGY).ÌýThe fundamentals of animal life, with an emphasis on anatomy, physiology, behavior, evolution and genetics with special reference to animal contributions to ecosystems and to humans.ÌýLive animals, handled in compliance with rules of the institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, are used in the classroom and laboratory for instruction and to demonstrate ethical and appropriate care of living animals used for instructional purposes.Ìý4
BI 112.ÌýGENERAL BIOLOGY II (BOTANY).ÌýAn introduction to diversity of plants from the simplest to the most complex.ÌýStudy of plant classification, life cycles, structure functions, non-vascular embryophytes, seedless vascular plants, and the spermatophytes.ÌýSalient features of each division with regard to cellular organization, anatomy, relations of structures to functions, development, genetics, and evolution and their role in ecosystems.Ìý4
BI 191-92.ÌýSEMINAR.ÌýDiscussion of relevant research, scientific papers, and current events in biology and related natural science disciplines.ÌýInterrelatedness of the disciplines of natural sciences is emphasized through joint meetings of Natural Sciences and Environmental Health at the same level (freshman biology-chemistry-environmental health seminars, for example).ÌýRelevance and significance of the understanding of the natural principles in proper context and handling of personal and societal issues are a major focus of the discussions.ÌýGroup and individual academic advisement sessions are arranged at appropriate times.Ìý1.
BI 291-92.ÌýSEMINAR.ÌýDiscussion of relevant research, scientific papers, and current events in biology and related natural science disciplines.ÌýInterrelatedness of the disciplines of natural sciences is emphasized through joint meetings of Natural Sciences and Environmental Health at the same level (freshman biology-chemistry-environmental health seminars, for example).ÌýRelevance and significance of the understanding of the natural principles in proper context and handling of personal and societal issues are a major focus of the discussions.ÌýGroup and individual academic advisement sessions are arranged at appropriate times.Ìý1.
BI 301 ANATOMY.ÌýA course in human anatomy including cell structure, organs, and organ systems and their relationship to the functions of the body.ÌýPrerequisites: BI 111; CH 111.Ìý4
BI 302.ÌýPHYSIOLOGY.ÌýA course in human physiology including cell structure, body chemistry, organs, and organ systems and their relationship to the functions of the body.ÌýPrerequisites: BI 111; CH 111.Ìý4
BI 311.ÌýGENETICS.ÌýAn introduction to genetic principles in relation to the mechanisms of inheritance.ÌýRole of genetics in the development of biotechnology and human welfare is analyzed.ÌýPrerequisites: BI 111 andÌýB 112.Ìý4
BI 312.ÌýMICROBIOLOGY.ÌýThe study of the near omnipresence of generally unseen or unnoticed microbes, with the heaviest emphasis on bacteria with respect to their morphology, structure, nutrition, physiology, culture, and classification.ÌýThe role of microorganisms in their native habitats, especially in the health and disease of humans, domestic animals, and crop plants.ÌýPrerequisites: BI 111-112; CH 301-302.Ìý4
BI 321.ÌýMICROTECHNIQUE.ÌýThe preparation of plant and animal tissues for microscopic examination, including the fixing, sectioning, and staining procedures.ÌýPrerequisites: BI 111, 112.Ìý4
BI 323.ÌýEMBRYOLOGY.ÌýStudy of the origin and development of multicellular organisms across the evolutionary spectrum but with special focus on vertebrates, and how the ontogenetic development sheds light on phylogenetic lineage.ÌýPrerequisites: BI 111-112.Ìý4
BI 331.ÌýCOMPARATIVE ANATOMY.ÌýThe morphology, anatomy, and classification of chordates with special emphasis on mammals.ÌýPrerequisites: BI 111; 301-302.Ìý4
BI 355.ÌýRESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR SCIENTISTS.ÌýThe study and practice of scientific writing on topics of biological interest.ÌýExemplary abstracts, reports, articles, and reviews will be examined and used as guides for preparing manuscripts on assigned topics using productivity tools such as word-processing, spreadsheet, database management, data reduction, presentation, and analysis software.ÌýPrerequisites: BI 111-112, CH 111-112.ÌýRecommended.Ìý3
BI 370.ÌýEVOLUTION.ÌýThe study of the development of the evolutionary theory from pre-Darwin to the present time and the current status of the theory of evolution.ÌýOrigin of life and the causes of biological diversity, as well as the relationship of humans to other biota, will be discussed.ÌýPrerequisites: BI 111-112.Ìý3
BI 391-92.ÌýSEMINAR.ÌýDiscussion of relevant research, scientific papers, and current events in biology and related natural science disciplines.ÌýInterrelatedness of the disciplines of natural sciences is emphasized through joint meetings of Natural Sciences and Environmental Health at the same level (freshman biology-chemistry-environmental health seminars, for example).ÌýRelevance and significance of the understanding of the natural principles in proper context and handling of personal and societal issues are a major focus of the discussions.ÌýGroup and individual academic advisement sessions are arranged at appropriate times.Ìý1.
BI 401 INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY.ÌýThe study of animals without backbones, their evolution, structure, physiology and development and their relationship to ecosystems and humans.ÌýEconomic importance of invertebrate parasites and pests will be examined in depth.ÌýPrerequisite: BI 111.Ìý4
BI 402.ÌýPLANT ANATOMY.ÌýThe study of plant cell structure & function, water relations, nutrition, metabolism, pigments and photosynthesis, plant hormones, and translocation transpiration, verbalization and dormancy.ÌýPrerequisites: BI 112,ÌýCH 111, CH 112.Ìý4
BI 403.ÌýPLANT PHYSIOLOGY.ÌýA study of mineral nutrition, waterÌýrelations, plant growth hormones, metabolism, and development of higher plants.ÌýPrerequisites: BI 112, andÌýCH 111-112.Ìý4
BI 408.ÌýENTOMOLOGY.ÌýThe study of morphology, physiology, ecology, taxonomy of insects, including the health and economic impact and control of insects.ÌýPrerequisite: BI 111.Ìý4
BI 410.ÌýCELL BIOLOGY.ÌýMicroscopic and ultramicroscopic details of cells of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms.ÌýThe role of cells in the overall organization, metabolism, functions and genetics of living organisms in healthy and diseased states.ÌýPrerequisites: BI 111-112.Ìý4
BI 411.ÌýECOLOGY.ÌýStudy of the major biomes of the world with emphasis on the relationship between the living and non-living components of ecosystems.ÌýThe significance of biodiversity in relation to fundamental ecological principles is critically examined.ÌýPrerequisites: BI 111-112.Ìý4
BI 421.ÌýVERTEBRATE HISTOLGOY.ÌýStudy of the microscopic structure of tissues and organs of vertebrate animals.ÌýPrerequisites: BI 111, 301-302.Ìý4
BI 422.ÌýIMMUNOLOGY.ÌýThe study of mammalian immunity of disease agents.ÌýThe response of cells, tissues, and body of antigens is discussed.ÌýPrerequisites: BI 111.Ìý4
BI 430.ÌýAQUATIC ECOLOGY.ÌýIntroduces students to the study of aquatic environments.ÌýThe emphasis of this course is examination of the life forms and environmental variables that comprise aquatic ecosystems.ÌýEcological concepts, water chemistry, water flow, and the variety of aquatic life will be studied.ÌýPrerequisites: BI 111-112.Ìý4
BI 431.ÌýAQUATIC BIOLOGY.ÌýBuilds on the ecological concepts presented in Aquatic Ecology by focusing on how those parameters affect fish.ÌýThe orientation of this course is towards fish biology, fish physiology, and interactions between fish and their environment.ÌýPrerequisites: BI 111-112.Ìý4
BI 455.ÌýSENIOR PROJECT.ÌýThis course involves a discussion of written and oral presentation of a laboratory or field based investigation.ÌýThe processÌýof a scientific research and of presentation and publication are discussed. Literature review on a topic of biological interest will beÌýprepared by students and developed under the supervision of a faculty member as the mentor, and approved by two additional faculty readers.ÌýSubstantial progress on the selected topic is expected prior to permission to register for credit toward the project work.ÌýStudents in the biology education program preparing to teach in secondary schools must choose a laboratory or field-based investigation as the senior project.ÌýPrerequisite: Junior standing.Ìý3
BI 470.ÌýPARASITOLOGY.ÌýThe study of the parasites of human, domestic, and wild animals.ÌýThe study focuses on micro-anatomy, reproduction, relations with the host organisms, role as vectors of disease causing microbes, life cycles, and control of representative parasites.ÌýPrerequisites: BI 111, BI 301 and BI 302.Ìý
BI 491-92.ÌýSEMINAR.ÌýDiscussion of relevant research, scientific papers, and current events in biology and related natural science disciplines.ÌýInterrelatedness of the disciplines of natural sciences is emphasized through joint meetings of Natural Sciences and Environmental Health at the same level (freshman biology-chemistry-environmental health seminars, for example).ÌýRelevance and significance of the understanding of the natural principles in proper context and handling of personal and societal issues are a major focus of the discussions.ÌýGroup and individual academic advisement sessions are arranged at appropriate times.Ìý1.
BI 495.ÌýINDEPENDENT STUDY.ÌýIndependent study of a topic of student interest in the biological sciences under the supervision of a faculty member.ÌýTopic and details of the progress expected is determined prior to registration.ÌýPrerequisite: Junior standing.Ìý3